[MeriwetherMatters] December 18, 2007

[MLS Matters]

MLS MATTERS:  December 18, 2007

In this Issue...


- County Schools Advisory Committees
- A Cultural Celebration


County Schools Advisory Committees:

 Parents are invited to serve on two advisory groups for the Albemarle County Public Schools:  The
School Health Advisory Board and the Long-Range Planning Committee.  Applications are available
online at www.k12albemarle.org under the School Board link, and are due to Room 345 of the County
Office Building by January 11, 2008.  The School Health Advisory Board meets at least 4 times per
year and makes an annual report to the School Board.  The Long-Range Planning Committee analyzes
enrollment data, population growth trends, building capacities, etc. and develops recommendations
for the School Board.  For more information, Mary Huffard Kegley Scott, maryhuffard at yahoo.com
                       



A Cultural Celebration:

The "U" and "I" of Community:
Making the Dream a Reality

A Cultural Celebration
Tuesday, January 15, 2008

6 – 8:30 p.m. at
Sutherland Middle School

Our theme is drawn from Dr. King's notion of the "beloved community" and how we as citizens can
work together—peacefully, fairly, democratically, respectfully—to build and improve the community
we share.
All entries should incorporate our theme: "The ‘U’ and ‘I’ of community; Making the Dream a
Reality".
Students should consider the following for their submissions:  

- What makes a community great? 
- In what ways is your community similar to this ideal? 
- How has your community contributed to you? 
- How have you contributed to your community?

Entries may be submitted in three categories, with prizes awarded for each age group in each
contest area. Winners will present and display their winning entries at the celebration:  
	
High School (Grades 9-12):
- Poster
- Essay (300-750 words)
- Poetry
- Community Service Project & Report

Middle School (Grades 6-8):
- Poster
- Essay (250-500 words)
- Poetry
- Community Service Project & Report

Elementary School (Grades K-2 and 3-5):
- Poster
- Essay (100-250 words)
- Poetry
	

Contests are open to Albemarle County Public School students and home school students living
within the boundaries of the Albemarle County Northern Feeder Pattern. Teachers are encouraged to
incorporate these contests into their classroom activities, as they are an excellent means for
studying King's life and work.  All winning entries will be incorporated into the Martin Luther
King, Jr. Celebration in January. First place entries will be featured during the program. 

The deadline for submitting entries is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2008. Entries may be
hand-delivered or mailed to your school’s main office or to the Office of Community Engagement,
401 McIntire Road, Rm. 341, Charlottesville, VA 22902.  Teachers and students interested in
participating can pick up the entry form/contest flyer at their schools.

Our first annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration will be held on January 21, 2008,
honoring Dr. King's legacy of leadership, humanitarianism, and selfless service. 

The event will feature more than 2 hours of music, dance, food and festivities that celebrate
Albemarle County’s diverse ethnic and cultural community.




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